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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.30 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.30 and 194.86 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.30 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.30 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.30 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 99,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,631.92/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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